Prague Castle & Lobkowicz Palace Combo Ticket
Most visitors to Prague Castle buy a Main Circuit ticket and leave Lobkowicz Palace for another day — or skip it entirely. This is understandable: the palace is at the eastern end of the complex, it costs extra, and it is not included in any standard circuit. But it is arguably the most personal and richly interpreted experience at the entire castle. The combo ticket bundles your Prague Castle Main Circuit admission with entry to Lobkowicz Palace and its family-narrated audio guide, covering five of the most significant sites on the hill in a single advance purchase.
What Is the Prague Castle & Lobkowicz Palace Combo Ticket?
The combo ticket bundles Prague Castle Main Circuit admission (St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, Golden Lane) with entry to Lobkowicz Palace and its family-narrated audio guide. Tickets are collected at the Lobkowicz Palace cash desk — not at the standard Prague Castle information centres.
This is a self-guided ticket. You explore both the castle circuit and Lobkowicz Palace at your own pace, using the palace’s multilingual audio guide for the Lobkowicz collection. There is no live guide included unless you add one separately.
What’s Included
- Entry to Prague Castle Main Circuit (St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower)
- Entry to Lobkowicz Palace with audio guide (narrated by members of the Lobkowicz family)
- Multilingual audio guide covering the palace’s collections across 22 exhibition rooms
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Why Is Lobkowicz Palace Worth Including?
Lobkowicz Palace is the only privately owned building at Prague Castle and holds one of the finest private art collections in Central Europe. The audio guide is narrated by members of the Lobkowicz family themselves — an unusually personal and compelling format. Highlights include original scores by Beethoven and Mozart, and paintings by Bruegel, Canaletto, and Velázquez.
Lobkowicz Palace stands apart from everything else at Prague Castle precisely because it is not state property. The Bohemian aristocratic Lobkowicz family reclaimed the palace in 2002 after it was confiscated twice — first by the Nazi regime in 1939, and again by the Communist government in 1948. Since reopening as a museum in 2007, it has been curated with an intimacy you will not find in any government-run space.
The collection spans 22 exhibition rooms and includes: – Original handwritten musical manuscripts by Beethoven and Mozart, with the composers’ own annotations – Paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Canaletto, Lucas Cranach, and Diego Velázquez – An extensive collection of armour, weapons, ceramics, and porcelain – Royal and aristocratic portraits spanning several centuries – Musical instruments from the family’s private collection
The audio guide is narrated by current members of the Lobkowicz family in 12 languages. This is not a standard institution commentary — it is personal history told by the people whose family lived through it, including the Nazi confiscation, exile, and the eventual 12-year restitution process after 1989.
The palace also hosts daily classical concerts in its intimate Baroque concert hall — a 17th-century room with frescoed ceilings that seats around 100 people. Concerts run from 1pm to 2pm (separate ticket required).
Important: Where to Collect Your Tickets
Tickets for this combo must be collected at the Lobkowicz Palace cash desk — not at the standard Prague Castle information centres. You must exchange your voucher for official physical tickets before entering any of the included sites. QR codes and digital vouchers are not accepted at the building entrances.
The Lobkowicz Palace entrance is at Jiřská 3, 119 00 Prague, in the eastern part of the castle complex. The nearest entrance to the complex is the Na Opyši gate, approximately 30 metres from the palace. This is an important practical detail: if you arrive at the standard Prague Castle information centres and ask for your tickets there, staff will not be able to help you.
How to Plan Your Visit with the Combo Ticket
Allow a full half-day, ideally arriving when the castle opens at 9am. A suggested sequence:
- Enter via the Na Opyši gate, collect your tickets at the Lobkowicz Palace cash desk
- Begin with Lobkowicz Palace while it is quietest (opens at 10am — spend the time before in the courtyards)
- Continue to Golden Lane, directly adjacent to Lobkowicz Palace
- Walk through the Third Courtyard to St. George’s Basilica
- Cross to St. Vitus Cathedral — allow at least 45 minutes
- Finish with the Old Royal Palace
Total comfortable time for all five sites: approximately 4 to 5 hours.
For a full suggested route, see our Prague Castle itinerary guide.
Combo Ticket vs Standard Entry Ticket
| Combo Ticket | Standard Entry Ticket | |
|---|---|---|
| Prague Castle Main Circuit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lobkowicz Palace | ✓ | ✗ |
| Audio guide (Lobkowicz) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ticket collection point | Lobkowicz Palace cash desk | Prague Castle info centres |
| Best for | History enthusiasts, art lovers, full-day visitors | First-timers with limited time |
Practical Details
Ticket collection: Lobkowicz Palace cash desk, Jiřská 3, Prague Castle complex Lobkowicz Palace opening hours: Daily 10am–6pm (last entry 5pm) Prague Castle circuit: 9am–5pm summer (Apr–Oct), 9am–4pm winter (Nov–Mar) Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before your visit Accessibility: The castle complex is not fully wheelchair accessible; Lobkowicz Palace has limited accessibility — contact the palace directly for specific requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lobkowicz Palace combo ticket worth it?
For history enthusiasts and art lovers, yes — Lobkowicz Palace is one of the most richly interpreted experiences at the castle. For visitors with limited time or a primary interest in the architecture and Gothic buildings, the standard Main Circuit ticket is sufficient.
Where do I collect the combo ticket?
At the Lobkowicz Palace cash desk (Jiřská 3), not at the Prague Castle information centres. You must exchange your voucher for physical tickets before entering any of the sites.
What language is the Lobkowicz audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in 12 languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese. It is narrated by members of the Lobkowicz family.
How long does Lobkowicz Palace take?
The audio guide tour of the 22 exhibition rooms takes approximately one hour at a comfortable pace. Budget an additional 30 minutes if you want to linger in the collection or stop at the palace café.
Can I attend the daily concert with this ticket?
No. The daily classical concerts in the Baroque concert hall (1pm–2pm) require a separate concert ticket (approximately €24 adult). These can be booked directly through the Lobkowicz Palace website.
Is Lobkowicz Palace part of the official Prague Castle administration?
No. It is privately owned and managed by the Lobkowicz family. It operates independently from the Prague Castle administration and has its own ticketing and visitor services.
